haptonema

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Synonyms: habronema, leptonema

Antonyms: habronema, leptonema

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Noun

1. In [[haptophyte]]s, a [[peg]]-like [[organelle]] attached near the [[flagellum|flagella]] and unique to the group. May function in attachment, feeding, or avoidance responses.

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